The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion

The application of equitable principles owns a respectable position in almost all legal subjects; land is not an exception. The presence of the prohibitive provision under s 6 of the Civil Law Act 1956 does not effect the original role person involved in land transactions. This feature of equity has...

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Main Author: Mohamad, Nor Asiah
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Language:English
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description The application of equitable principles owns a respectable position in almost all legal subjects; land is not an exception. The presence of the prohibitive provision under s 6 of the Civil Law Act 1956 does not effect the original role person involved in land transactions. This feature of equity has become acceptable in all jurisdistions in the world. Nevertheless, as it will be shown in this articles, the yardstick used to measure equity may differ from one situation to another. This article holds that the concept of justice as promoted under the equitable principles of Islam may look similar to the English concept of equity, yet differs in its sources and objectives. In Islam, the knowledge of the objectives of Shariah determines the ability to exercise ijtihad (interpendent reasoning) and helps the judges arrive at a judgement that renders justice to both parties involved in the dispute. It is possible to invoke all concepts of equity, either from English or other laws, as long as they conform to the objectives of the Shariah.
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spelling iium-256762013-04-05T01:42:59Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/25676/ The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion Mohamad, Nor Asiah KPG Malaysia The application of equitable principles owns a respectable position in almost all legal subjects; land is not an exception. The presence of the prohibitive provision under s 6 of the Civil Law Act 1956 does not effect the original role person involved in land transactions. This feature of equity has become acceptable in all jurisdistions in the world. Nevertheless, as it will be shown in this articles, the yardstick used to measure equity may differ from one situation to another. This article holds that the concept of justice as promoted under the equitable principles of Islam may look similar to the English concept of equity, yet differs in its sources and objectives. In Islam, the knowledge of the objectives of Shariah determines the ability to exercise ijtihad (interpendent reasoning) and helps the judges arrive at a judgement that renders justice to both parties involved in the dispute. It is possible to invoke all concepts of equity, either from English or other laws, as long as they conform to the objectives of the Shariah. LexisNexis 2008 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/25676/1/The_Possible_Application_of_the_Islamic_Principles_of_Equity_to_Malaysian_Land_Law.pdf Mohamad, Nor Asiah (2008) The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion. Shariah Law Reports (2). pp. 61-68. ISSN 1985-4250
spellingShingle KPG Malaysia
Mohamad, Nor Asiah
The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion
title The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion
title_full The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion
title_fullStr The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion
title_full_unstemmed The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion
title_short The possible application of the Islamic principles of equity to Malaysian Land Law: a discussion
title_sort possible application of the islamic principles of equity to malaysian land law: a discussion
topic KPG Malaysia
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